Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Taco Soup
A hearty and comforting soup with creamy texture and bold taco flavors, perfect for busy days or cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 2 cans Rotel tomatoes (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn (or frozen corn)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 block cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, tortilla chips, jalapeños
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts. Use whole pieces for shredding later.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth, Rotel tomatoes, black beans, and corn.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the ingredients.
- Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before the soup is done, remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Cube the softened cream cheese and stir it into the soup. Let it melt completely.
- Stir the soup well to ensure everything is combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded cheddar, sour cream, avocado slices, cilantro, and tortilla chips.
Notes
[‘Don’t skip the cream cheese—it’s the star ingredient that makes the soup creamy and indulgent.’, ‘Season to taste with chili powder or cumin for extra flavor.’, ‘Use fresh toppings like avocado slices and chopped cilantro for a bright touch.’, ‘Shred the chicken using two forks or a hand mixer for quick shredding.’, ‘This soup tastes even better on day two as the flavors meld together.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 20
Keywords: slow cooker, creamy chicken taco soup, taco soup, comfort food, easy dinner, family-friendly, meal prep, Mexican soup